The working conditions for woman entrepreneurs are more suitable and secure in Pakistan, rather, in United State of America (USA). This was stated by Ann. E. W. Stone, Entrepreneur and activist, USA at a meeting held here to encourage women to contribute and make a helpful hand for the growth of Pakistani economy.
The meeting was organised by Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) at Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Wednesday. Salma Ahmed, Chairperson, BSA Inc, Attiya Nawazish Ali, Assistant Secretary General Coordination, ICCI, Yasmeen Hasnain and other WCCI members were also present on the occasion.
"USA is a developed country and countrymen are provided with all amenities but businesswomen are not being facilitated to establish business or to enhance their running businesses yet", Ann said. She noted that USA was a male dominated country, where businesswomen were being suppressed and not being facilitated as per women rights laws. Ann said that women in US were still not had given due role in taking financial decisions.
She noted that working condition in Pakistan has improved a lot and women were contributing in every sector besides. She hoped that Pakistan would came at par with the developed countries of the world shortly. Salma said that WCCI was facilitating all its members' entrepreneurs besides welcoming every businesswoman to be a part of WCCI family. She emphasised on the women to learn accountancy and computer education.